Today the design professions still struggle to understand the nature of research in our work. There is a systemic lack of clarity in defining research in design and developing metrics to evaluate the value behind design interventions and applications
In architecture, the façade is often the defining aspect of a building’s appearance, establishing the building’s public persona. From an engineering perspective, the façade is an assembly of building components with a critical impact on a range of performative metrics.
Daylighting & Solar Glare control, which affect both the energy consumption of the building as well as the comfort of the occupants, become
This paper describes the development of an interactive map that highlights case studies of advanced facade design strategies and technologies from
Anisotropy is also known as Brewster marks, quench marks, strain pattern, leopard spots, Iridescence, etc. Although anisotropy is inevitable when
Climate change and related thermal issues, draw attention to the impact of green facades and roofs on energy savings and thermal comfort. Besides, by
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been
